While Wei Wuji and the other two were discussing countermeasures, Ye Qiu, guided by Mo Tianji, arrived before a mountain range.
“This is the place!”
Mo Tianji stopped and said.
Ye Qiu looked up. This mountain range was shrouded in thick fog, making it impossible to see what lay inside.
Even after Ye Qiu activated his heavenly eye, all he saw was a vast expanse of mist.
“This mountain range is a bit strange.” Ye Qiu said.
At once, the Long Eyebrow Immortal and Lin Daniao became alert.
Mo Tianji smiled, “No need to be nervous. Actually, this is not a mountain range, but a secret realm.”
“A secret realm?” The Long Eyebrow Immortal looked puzzled, “What do you mean?”
Mo Tianji explained, “Simply put, it is a separate world.”
“Some secret realms are artificially created, others form naturally over time.”
“In short, there are many such secret realms inside Undying Mountain.”
Mo Tianji pointed at the secret realm and said, “There is a million-year-old divine herb inside this secret realm.”
“However, something like a million-year-old divine herb can only be obtained by someone with great fortune.”
“Big Brother, we will not go in with you. You go in alone to find the divine herb. We will wait here for you to come out.”
“Alright!” Ye Qiu agreed immediately and warned, “Old man, you lot be careful.”
The Long Eyebrow Immortal chuckled, “Little brat, once you find the divine herb, remember to show it to this poor Daoist. I have not seen what a million-year-old divine herb looks like yet.”
Yun Xi’s heart stirred.
Old man, little brat…
These two nicknames sounded so familiar.
Her beautiful eyes secretly darted between Ye Qiu’s face and the Long Eyebrow Immortal’s body.
“You be careful too.” Ye Qiu said to Yun Xi, then stepped into the mist. His figure vanished instantly.
“Wait for me.” Yun Xi followed with one step inside.
After Ye Qiu entered the mist, he felt the world spinning. Then his feet gave way, and his body plummeted rapidly.
He did not know how long passed before he landed.
“Thud!”
Before Ye Qiu could stand up, a soft body fell into his arms.
Yun Xi!
Ye Qiu was stunned, “Are you alright?”
Yun Xi shook her head, “I am fine.”
“Why did you come in?” Ye Qiu asked.
“I… I was curious, so I wanted to come in and see.” Yun Xi originally wanted to say she was worried about Ye Qiu’s safety, but on second thought, Ye Qiu’s combat power was stronger than hers. She made an excuse, then said, “You left the Long Eyebrow Immortal and the others outside. Are you not afraid they will run into danger?”
“Do not worry. They can protect themselves…” Before Ye Qiu finished, his voice stopped abruptly. The smile on his face also stiffened.
It was over. His identity was exposed!
“It really is you!” Yun Xi glared at Ye Qiu fiercely, a bit angry and a bit aggrieved. She asked, “You are clearly Ye Changsheng. Why did you deceive me?”
Ye Qiu explained, “I have too many enemies, so I had no choice but to disguise myself…”
“I am not asking about the disguise. I am asking why you deceived me?” Yun Xi thought of how she had confessed her feelings in front of everyone before, and her face flushed with embarrassment.
“This…” Ye Qiu quickly changed the subject, “Get up quickly. I need to go find the divine herb.”
Yun Xi not only did not get up from Ye Qiu’s arms but also hooked her arms around his neck. She stared straight at him and asked, “Were the words you said before true?”
“What words?” Ye Qiu pretended to be confused.
Yun Xi said, “You said you like me.”
“This…” Ye Qiu wanted to find another excuse to change the topic. Suddenly, Yun Xi pulled off the veil from her face.
In an instant, a peerlessly beautiful face appeared before Ye Qiu, so close that it made his breathing pause for a beat.
“I remember someone said that a graceful lady is a gentleman’s dream. What, you dare not say it to my face?” Yun Xi’s lips curved in a playful smile as she teased Ye Qiu on purpose.
Ye Qiu blushed a little and said hurriedly, “That was because in front of everyone, I…”
“Alright, no need to explain.” Yun Xi suddenly got out of Ye Qiu’s arms and said, “Come on, I will go with you to find the divine herb.”
Ye Qiu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid this woman would pester him endlessly. Otherwise, he truly would not know what to do.
Fortunately, Yun Xi did not press the matter.
The secret realm world was vast. The two walked side by side, like a pair of golden boy and jade girl.
However, neither spoke first. The atmosphere was a bit awkward.
After a long time.
“By the way, how is Yue’er?” Ye Qiu could not help asking about the Hundred Flowers Fairy.
“I thought you did not want to talk to me.” Yun Xi gave Ye Qiu a white look and said, “The Hundred Flowers Fairy is doing well. After she went to the Azure Cloud Sword Sect, the Wine Sword Immortal took her to see the Supreme Elder.”
“The Supreme Elder likes the Hundred Flowers Fairy very much. Now, she is the Supreme Elder’s closed-door disciple.”
“If we talk about seniority, I have to call her Martial Aunt.”
Ye Qiu asked again, “What about Green萝?”
Yun Xi said, “Green萝 apprenticed under another elder. That elder is at the peak of Tongshen realm. She is doing well too.”
Ye Qiu felt relieved. It seemed sending the Hundred Flowers Fairy and Green萝 to the Azure Cloud Sword Sect was the right choice.
Yun Xi suddenly stopped. She looked at Ye Qiu and pretended to be angry, “Why do you not ask how I am?”
Ye Qiu said, “You are as beautiful as a flower and have high cultivation. Naturally, you are doing well.”
Yun Xi giggled and gave Ye Qiu a white look, “Smooth talker.”
Ye Qiu smiled.
“How about you?” Yun Xi asked, “Why did you come to Undying Mountain?”
Ye Qiu briefly recounted his recent situation, though he omitted some things.
After Yun Xi heard it, she said, “After we parted, I have been very worried about you. I did not expect us to meet again so soon. It is great.”
Ye Qiu said, “Last time in the Saint’s tomb, the experts from the major sacred lands teamed up against you. It shows they have already allied. Why did you not bring more people to Undying Mountain this time? What if you run into danger?”
“Are you worried about me?” Yun Xi smiled sweetly and said, “Even if I run into danger, I am not afraid. You will protect me, right?”
Ye Qiu: “…”
Yun Xi then said mysteriously, “I will tell you a secret. Do not tell anyone else. The Qin Sword Immortal has fallen.”
“What? The Qin Sword Immortal has fallen?” Ye Qiu pretended to be very shocked and said, “The Qin Sword Immortal’s cultivation was so strong. How did he fall?”
Yun Xi said, “We do not know the details yet. Anyway, the sect’s higher-ups are very furious. Because without mishap, the Qin Sword Immortal would have become a Saint-level expert in no time.”
Ye Qiu thought to himself, “Who told this sanctimonious hypocrite to target me.”
Yun Xi changed the subject, “What do you want the million-year-old divine herb for?”
“I want to…” Before Ye Qiu could finish, suddenly, a loud bang sounded in his ears.
